Contact Information

Adress: School of Earth Sciences, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, P.R.China

Tel.: +86-027-6788-3001

Fax: +86-027-6788-3001

Email: hj_xu@sina.com

Education

Ph.D.  Structural Geology, Jun 2008, China University of Geosciences

Dissertation: Petrofabric characters of ultrahigh pressure eclogite and gneiss and their relations with the seismic anisotropies of ductile shear zones: a case study from the 0~2000m mainhole of the Chinese Continental Scientific Drilling Project

Advisor: Prof. Zhenmin Jin

M.S.   Petrophysics and Structural Geology, Jun 2005, China University of Geosciences

Dissertation: Study on the magnetic susceptibility of rocks from the main hole (100-2000m) of the Chinese Continental Scientific Drilling Project (CCSD) and its adjacent area

Advisor: Prof. Zhenmin Jin

B.S. Geology, Jun 2001, China University of Geosciences

Dissertation: Paleomagnetism of Jurassic rocks in the Sichuan basin

Advisor: Prof. Yuyan Liu

Academic & professional appointments

2010.12-present: Associate Professor (Full-time Structural Geology Research and Teaching)

                        School of Earth Sciences, China University of Geosciences, No. 388 Lumo Road, Wuhan 430074, P.R.China

2008.07-2010.11: Lecturer (Full-time Structural Geology Research and Teaching)

                        Faulty of Earth Sciences, China University of Geosciences, No. 388 Lumo Road, Wuhan 430074, P.R.China

2014.12-2015.11: Visiting scholar of Géosciences Montpellier, Université du Montpellier, 34090 Montpellier, France

                        Supervisor: prof. David Mainprice

2001.07-2004.05: Research Assistant (Petrophysical Analysis)

                        Petrophysics Laboratory, Chinese Continental Scientific Drilling Site, Donghai County 222300, P.R.China

Teaching Experience

Ÿ  Basic Geology

Ÿ  Structural Geology

Ÿ  Microtectonics

Ÿ  Field Geology Teaching at Zhoukoudian

Ÿ  Urban Field Geology in Wuhan

Research Interests

Ÿ  Quantitative microstructure research on the crystallographic orientation relationships of host mineral and its precipitates

Ÿ  Quantitative analysis of crystallographic preferred orientation and anisotropic physical properties in polycrystals using EBSD

Ÿ  Ultra-high pressure metamorphism and tectonics related to continental subduction and exhumation in the Dabie-Sulu orogen of China

Ÿ  Microstructure and petrofabric of mantle xenoliths and their constraints on deep structure and seismic anisotropy

Ÿ  Mechanism and geological implications of minerals such as garnet and pyroxene with exsolution textures

Ÿ  Relationships between rock-magnetic properties and metamorphism

Research Grants

Ÿ  Mechanism and geological implications of garnet with exsolution textures (Grant No. 42072081)

   Supported by the NSFC from January 2021 to December 2024

Ÿ  Topotaxy, formation mechanism and geological implication of graphic granite (Grant No. 41772222)

   Supported by the NSFC from January 2017 to December 2021

Ÿ  Mechanism and tectonic implication of quartz exsolution in clinopyroxene from ultrahigh pressure metamorphic rocks (Grant No. 41272080)

   Supported by the NSFC from January 2013 to December 2016

Ÿ  Microstructure and seismic anisotropy of the upper mantle shear zone: a case study from the Yitong, northeast China (Grant No. 40902061)

   Supported by the NSFC from January 2010 to December 2012

Ÿ  Experimental study of quartz exsolutions in omphacite from eclogite (Grant No. CUGQNL0928)

  Supported by the Research Foundation for Outstanding Young Teachers, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), from January 2009 to December 2010

Honors and Awards

    Ÿ  Outstanding Master Student of China University of Geosciences in 2008

    Ÿ  Award for Excellent Master Thesis of Hubei Province in 2006

    Ÿ  Outstanding Teacher in Social Practice of China University of Geosciences in 2006

    Ÿ  The first prize of Scientific Presentation of China University of Geosciences in 2004

    Ÿ  Outstanding worker of the Chinese Continental Scientific Drilling Project in 2002

Publications

Liu, W., Xu, H.*, Shi, F. 2021. Decorated dislocations in naturally deformed olivine with C-type fabric: A case study in the Lüliangshan garnet peridotite from the North Qaidam ultrahigh-pressure belt, NW China. Tectonophysics, 814, 228971.

Zhu, M.M., Zou, J.L., Wang, C., Feng, C., Fu, H.L, Zhao, P., Chen, Y., Xu, H.J.* 2021. Mineralogy, geochronology and occurrence state of the Duanfengshan Nb-Ta deposit in Mufushan area[J]. Bulletin of Geological Science and Technology, 40(06): 55-69 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Yuan, Z., Li, Z., Li, J., Zhao, X., Wu, Y., Xu, H., Sun, H. 2021. Occurrence and remobilization of gold in the Dayingezhuang deposit in Jiaodong, North China Craton: Evidence from textural and geochemical features of pyrite. Ore Geology Reviews, 136, 104243.

Yu, M., Xia, Q., Zheng, Y., Zhao, Z., Chen, Y., Chen, R., Luo, X., Li, W., Xu, H. 2021. The composition of garnet in granite and pegmatite from the Gangdese orogen in southeastern Tibet: Constraints on pegmatite petrogenesis. American Mineralogist, 106(2), 265-281.

Li, W., Xu, H.*, Zhang, J. 2020. Magnetic Fabric and Petrofabric of Amphibolites from the Namcha Barwa Complex, Eastern Himalaya. Journal of Earth Science, 31(1): 115-125.

Xu, C., Zhao, S., Zhou, J., He, X., Xu, H. 2020. Crystallographic orientation of ilmenite inclusions in amphibole – an electron backscatter diffraction study. Zeitschrift für Kristallographie - Crystalline Materials, 235(4-5), 105-116.

Han, J., Chen, H., Hollings, P., Jiang, H., Xu, H., Zhang, L., Xiao, B., Xing, C., Tan, Z. 2019. The formation of modified zircons in F-rich highly-evolved granites: An example from the Shuangji granites in Eastern Tianshan, China. Lithos, 324-325, 776-788.

Yang, M., Li, J., Zhao, X., Xu, H., Zhou, Y. 2019. Electron back-scattered diffraction and LA-ICP-MS analysis of pyrite from the Dahu lodegold deposit, southern North China craton: Insights into geochemistry and distribution of trace element connection to microstructure of pyrite. Ore Geology Reviews, 115, 103164.

Liu, L., Zhang, J., Cao, Y., Green, H. W., Yang, W., Xu, H., Liao, X., Kang, L. 2018. Evidence of former stishovite in UHP eclogite from the South Altyn Tagh, western China. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 484, 353-362.

Xu, H.J., Wu, Y. 2017. Oriented inclusions of pyroxene, amphibole and rutile in garnet from the Lüliangshan garnet peridotite massif, North Qaidam UHPM belt, NW China: an electron backscatter diffraction study. Journal of Metamorphic Geology, 35(1): 1-17.

Xu, H.J., Zhang, C., Wu, Y. Tao, M. 2016. Composition, texture and formation mechanism of graphic granites. Earth Science, 41(9): 1511-1525 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Xu, H.J., Zhao, S.T., Wu, Y. 2016. Microstructure and mechanism of quartz exsolution in clinopyroxene. Earth Science, 41(06): 948-970 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Tao, M., Xu, H.J.* 2016. Texture, water content and formation mechanism of agate. Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica. 2016, 35(2): 333-343 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Li, Z., Li, J., Cooke, D.R., Danyushevsky, L., Zhang, L., O Brien, H., Lahaye, Y., Zhang, W., Xu, H. 2016. Textures, trace elements, and Pb isotopes of sulfides from the Haopinggou vein deposit, southern North China Craton: implications for discrete Au and Ag–Pb–Zn mineralization. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 171(12): 99

Xia, Q., Wang, H., Zhou, L., Gao, X., Zheng, Y., Van Orman, J.A., Xu, H., Hu, Z. 2016. Growth of metamorphic and peritectic garnets in ultrahigh-pressure metagranite during continental subduction and exhumation in the Dabie orogen. Lithos, 266-267, 158-181.

Xu, H.J., Zhang, J.F., Zong, K.Q., Liu, L. 2015. Quartz exsolution topotaxy in clinopyroxene from the UHP eclogite of Weihai, China. Lithos, 226: 17-30.

Xu, H.J., Zhang, J.F., Yu, T., Rivers, M., Wang, Y.B., Zhao, S.R. 2015. Crystallographic evidence for simultaneous growth in graphic granite. Gondwana Research, 27(4): 1550-1559.

Zhang, J.F., Shi, F., Xu, H.J., Wang, L., Feng, S.Y., Liu, W.L., Wang, Y.F., Green, H.W. 2013. Petrofabric and strength of SiO2near the quartz-coesite phase boundary. Journal of Metamorphic Geology, 31(1): 83-92.

Zhao, S.R., Xu, H.J., Wang, Q.Y., Yang, K.G. 2013. Electron backscatter diffraction study of twins and intergrowths among quartz crystals in granite. Journal of Applied Crystallography, 46(5): 1414-1424.

Zhao, S.R., Xu, H.J., Liu, R., Wang, Q.Y., Liu, X.Y. 2013. Twin and topotactic growth of β-eucryptite dendrites and their lattice coincidence analysed by the reticular theory. Journal of Applied Crystallography, 46(1): 216-223.

Zhao, S.T., Jin, Z.M., Zhang, J.F., Xu, H.J., Xia, G., Green, H.W. 2012. Does subducting lithosphere weaken as it enters the lower mantle? Geophysical Research Letters, 39, L10311, doi:10.1029/2012GL051666.

Zhao, S.R., Xu, H.J., Wang, Q.Y., Lu, L., Xu, C. 2012. An electron backscattered diffraction study of twin structure in hsianghualite. Science China-Earth Sciences, 55(1): 53-57.

Tian, J., Xu, H.J., Wei, T., Gao, H.J., Wang, J.D., Zhao, X.Y., He, J. 2012. Study on C₄AF crystal structure by EBSD. Bulletin of the Chinese Ceramic Society, 31(5): 1328-1331 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Xia, Q.X., Zheng, Y.F., Lu, X.N., Hu, Z.C., Xu, H.J. 2012. Formation of metamorphic and metamorphosed garnets in the low-T/UHP metagranite during continental collision in the Dabie orogen. Lithos, 136(SI): 73-92.

Zhao, S.R., Liu, R., Wang, Q.Y., Xu, H.J., Fang, M. 2011. Skeletal morphologies and crystallographic orientations of olivine, diopside and plagioclase. Journal of Crystal Growth, 318(1): 135-140.

Zhang, J.F., Xu, H.J., Liu, Q., Green, H.W., Dobrzhinetskaya, L.F. 2011. Pyroxene exsolution topotaxy in majoritic garnet from 250 to 300 km depth. Journal of Metamorphic Geology, 29(7): 741-751.

Gan, W., Jin, Z.M., Wang, G.H., Xu, H.J. 2011. Rheological and fabric characteristics of mantle peridotite xenoliths from Huinan, Jilin province and its dynamic implications. Acta Geologica Sinica, 85(4): 491-504 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Tian, J., Wei, T., Xu, H.J. 2011. Establishment and Calibration of C₃S EBSD Database. Journal of the Chinese Ceramic Society, 39(1): 30-34 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Tian, J., Wei, T., Xu, H.J. 2011. C₃S structure studied by EBSD and characterization calculation of its nanometer grain. Journal of Synthetic Crystals, 39(1): 30-34 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Qiu, Z.H., Ruan, Q.F., Zhao, S.R., Xu, H.J., Meng, J. 2010. Growth and EBSD determination of Celestite SrSO4 dendrites. Crystal Research and Technology, 45(5): 493-496.

Zhao, S.R., Xu, H.J., Liu, H.W., Mason, R., Liu, H.F. 2010. Determination of twinning relationships between diopside dendrites. Journal of Applied Crystallography, 43(6): 1393-1399.

Wang, L., Jin, Z.M., Kusky, T., Xu, H.J., Liu, X.W. 2010. Microfabric characteristics and rheological significance of ultra-high-pressure metamorphosed jadeite-quartzite and eclogite from Shuanghe, Dabie Mountains, China. Journal of Metamorphic Geology, 28(2): 163-182.

Shi, F., Wang, Y.F., Xu, H.J., Zhang, J.F. 2010. Effects of Lattice Preferred Orientation and Retrogression on Seismic Properties of Eclogite. Journal of Earth Science, 21(5): 569-580.

Wang, L.J., Zhao, S.R., Xu, H.J., Yang, M.L. 2010. Determination of dendrite morphology and its crystallographic orientation in Li[AlSiO₄]-SiO₂ systems. Journal of Mineralogy and Petrology, 30(2): 14-20.

Xu, H.J., Jin, Z.M, Mason, R., Ou, X.G. 2009. Magnetic susceptibility of ultrahigh pressure eclogite: The role of retrogression. Tectonophysics, 475(2): 279-290.

Yang, M.L., Zhao, S.R., Xu, H.J., Guo, Y. 2008. Non-equilibrium crystallization and determination of crystallographic orientation of dendrites in Di-Ab-An and Q-Lc systems. Journal of Synthetic Crystals, 37(2): 268-275 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Zhao, S.R., Yang, M.L., Xu, H.J., Zhang, S.X. 2008. Branching and twinning in alpha-cristobalite dendrites: an electron backscatter diffraction study. Journal of Applied Crystallography, 41(4): 800-802.

Yang, M.L., Zhao, S.R., Xu, H.J., Guo, Y. 2008. Non-equilibrium crystallization and determination of crystallographic orientation of dendrites in Di-Ab-An and Q-Lc systems. Journal of Synthetic Crystals, 37(2): 268-275 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Xu, H.J., Jin, S.Y., Zheng, B.R. 2007. New technique of petrofabric：electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). Geoscience, 21(2): 213-225 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Liu, Q.S., Liu, Q.S., Zhang, Z.M., Xu, H.J., Chan, L.S., Yang, T., Jin, Z.M. 2007. Magnetic properties of ultrahigh-pres sure eclogites controlled by retrograde metamorphism: A case study from the ZK703 drillhole in Donghai, eastern China. Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors, 160(3-4): 181-191.

Xu, H.J., Jin, Z.M., Ou, X.G. 2006. Anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility of the cores from the mainhole (100-2000m) of the Chinese Continental Scientific Drilling: Implications for the ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) metamorphic rocks. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 22(7): 2081-2088 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Xu, H.J., Jin, Z.M., Ou, X.G. 2006. Lithology determination of rocks from CCSD 100-2000 m main hole by magnetic susceptibility and density using discriminant function analysis. Journal of China University of Geosciences, 31(4): 513-519 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Ou, X.G., Jin, Z.M., Xia, B., Xu, H.J., Jin, S.Y. 2006. Prediction of thermal conductivity of underground rocks from P-wave velocity of ultrahigh-pressure metamorphic rocks. Earth Science—Journal of China University of Geosciences, 31(4): 564-568 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Wu, Y., Jin, Z.M., Ou, X.G., Xu, H.J., Wang, L. 2005. Lithospheric thermal structure beneath the area of the Chinese Continental Scientific Drilling Site (CCSD). Acta Petrologica Sinica, 21(2): 439-450 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Ou, X.G., Jin, Z.M., Xia, B., Xu, H.J., Jin, S.Y. 2005. Correlations between petrophysical properties of ultra-high pressures rocks and its significance on establishing the geophysical interpretation standards for crystalline rocks. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 21(3): 1005-1014 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Xu, H.J., Jin, Z.M., Ou, X.G., Jin, S.Y., Yu, R.D. 2004. Effects of retrogression of ultrahigh-pressure eclogites on magnetic susceptibility and anisotropy. Journal of China University of Geosciences, 29(6): 674-683 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Ou, X.G., Jin, Z.M., Wang, L., Xu, H.J., Jin, S.Y. 2004. Thermal conductivity and its anisotropy of rocks from the depth of 100 similar to 2000m mainhole of Chinese Continental Scientific Drilling: Revelations to the study on thermal structure of subduction zone. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 20(1SI): 109-118 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Jin, Z.M., Ou, X.G., Xu, H.J., Kern, H., Jin, S.Y., Hou, G.J. 2004. Elastic wave velocities of the 2000m depth at Chinese Continental Scientific Drilling: Constraints on deep seismic reflection. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 20(1SI): 81-96 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Chen, Y., Jin, Z.M., Ou, X.G., Jin, S.Y., Xu, H.J. 2004. Deformation features of gneiss and UHP eclogite from ductile shear zone and its relation with seismic velocity anisotropy: Evidences from core samples at depth of 680~1200m of CCSD. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 20(1): 97-108 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Wang, Y.B., Xu, H.J. 2001. Relations between evolution of sedimentary cycles and tectonic uplift around Sichuan basin from Jurassic to early Cretaceous. Earth Science—Journal of China University of Geosciences, 26(3): 241-246 (in Chinese with English abstract).